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Bulgari Diamond Emerald Trombino Gold ring, CA. 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Diamond Ring mounted on 18k yellow gold and set with three natural cabochon emeralds, total weight 3.06
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Classic Bezel-Set Oval Turquoise Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
turquoise in bezel setting that draws the eye with its striking blue hue. This 14k yellow gold classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Art Deco Burmese Ruby OMC Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco setting in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The three stone design of the period Art Deco ring with the
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engagement Ring 8 karat Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This engagement ring crafted in 8 karat gold and adorned with exquisite diamonds is a symbol of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry 4.08 Carat Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
-shaped prongs secure the gem, while pavé-set white diamonds adorn the band and mounting, adding a subtle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Channel Diamond Wedding eternity Band. Unisex Diamond channel eternity ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Classic Unisex Wedding Band. 14k Yellow Gold. Single Row channel set diamonds. Ring was sold by KAY
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.30 carats, set in gold with a delicately scrolling gallery. Interspersed with additional smaller rose
Category

Early 20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Cat s Eye Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring showcases a stunning blue-green Cat’s Eye Tourmaline
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.60ct Diamond Solitaire 14k ring with baguette accents. Wedding band Engagement
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Diamond Solitaire set into 14k Yellow Gold. Beautiful Round center stone with 4 tapered baguette
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Round Diamond Solitaire Ring with Jacket. 14k Engagement Ring Set Wedding
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Colorless Band color: Yellow Style: Art nouveau Rare engagement set. Rings are separate but fit together
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

2.33 Carat Square Emerald Diamond Channel 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6 (not adjustable) Face Dimensions: 11.6 x 10mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Brilliant Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, eagle and dog hallmarks. This beautiful ring is set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

10k ONYX Cabochon ring. Rectangle Onyx bezel set victorian mourning ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 6 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Onyx Gem color: Black Band color: Gold
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Hancocks 2.12ct Fancy Intense Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Description: An old cut fancy yellow and white diamond ring by Hancocks. The handcrafted ring is set to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Gia Certified, 0.64ct, Natural Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Karat
Located in Hong Kong, HK
orange-yellow diamond, elegantly set on an 18kt gold ring. This exquisite diamond ring is not only a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold Ring withDiamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
x 1.06 inches) Set includes three stones and a single band. Puzzle pendants of mother of pearl you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified, 0.59 Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Oval Shaped Diamond Ring 18KT.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. This striking gem is a true testament to nature's artistry and rarity, set in a band of 18kt gold that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 23 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
set in 18K yellow gold to enhance its warm hue, while the band and basket are crafted in platinum
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

The Stardust Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Fatih, 34
within you. Forged from a warm band of rose gold, reminiscent of a fading sunset sky, this ring is a
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14KT White Gold Round Smoky Quartz Bezel Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring has a minimalist, modern, and clean design. The band is crafted from polished yellow gold
Category

2010s Indian Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 3.09 Ct Pear-Cut Sapphire and 0.07 Ct Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow G
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire ring, 3.09 carats, diamond ring, 0.07 carats, 14K yellow gold, GRS certified. This elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14K Bypass Diamond Ring. Total 0.48ctw Diamond Wave. Stacked. Toi et moi band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem Color: Colorless Band Color: Gold
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

10k Art Deco Prong set Set TOURMALINE. Antique 10k Gold White, Wile and Warner
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1920s Size: 6 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Tourmaline Gem color: Red Band color
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Opal, Diamond Ruby Domed Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the entire composition. Set in a striking combination of 18 karat white and yellow gold, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

EGL 1.01 Carat Double Diamond Gold Art Deco Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold band is enriched with six Old European cut diamonds. The luxurious gold band cradles the
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Zircon Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Y Gold 3.52 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of the piece. The diamonds are meticulously set in a smooth 14k yellow gold band, which complements
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Madagascar Pink Spinel Ring with Natural Diamond Accents in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
yellow gold band adds just the right amount of weight and warmth to this meaningful piece. "This pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo 18K Gold Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
rests atop a smooth, polished 18 carat yellow gold band, adding warmth to the exquisite piece. Weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...

Angara Natural Half Eternity 1.75 ct Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliantly on this classic 14k yellow gold wedding band. A trellis pattern is formed on the front that gives
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

15.53 Carat Vintage Mexican Opal Diamond 18K Gold Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
center stone features a round cut and prong set on an 18K gold splint shank band. Its brilliant orange
Category

1990s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Gold Ring with Oval Moonstone Cabochon
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique ring features a luminous oval moonstone cabochon set in a warm 18K yellow gold mount
Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

Issac Nussbaum 10.14 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Emerald Diamond Ring
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
clarity ring . Crafted with precision and passion, all set in a meticulously designed platinum band. The
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Hermes Mercury Hardstone Cameo Ring Classic Victorian Agate Gold Deeply Carved
Located in New York, NY
beautiful and elegant Etruscan Revival setting in 10 Karat Gold. The ring dates to circa 1850-1880. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Art Deco Amethyst Ring. 18k White Gold Filigree Design. Engagement Ring from Art
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
amethysts set into 18k white gold ring. The band tapers into a filigree crown. The crown is faceted into a
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

14k ONYX and diamond ring. Oval Onyx bezel set with tiny diamonds mourning ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 7 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Onyx Gem Color: Black Band Color: Gold
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

6.74CTW Blue Sapphire and 0.89CTW Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
weight of diamonds that highlight the beauty of the center gem. The 14k white gold handmade mounting also
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzani...

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring. 14k Gold Old European Cut diamond floral Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Style: Art deco Amazing Art Deco Solitaire ring. Diamond set in a square table. 14k yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Triple Tulip Ring Rubies Sapphires Emeralds Diamonds Clusters in 14K Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely tulip ring has three gemstone flowers set with the big three gems: sapphires, rubies
Category

Late 20th Century American Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18.02 Carat Madeira Citrine Quartz Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cushion-cut Madeira citrine quartz. Set east-west in rich 18 karat yellow gold, the stunning center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Unisex 1.65ct Sapphire and 0.35ct Diamond 18k Gold Ring, Modern Italian Design
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
in Italy with exquisite attention to detail, this Ring is made of 18k Yellow Gold and is set with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

14k Pearl (8mm) and Diamond Solitaire ring. 14k White gold Filigree ring AKOYA
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Gold Style: Minimalist Extraordinary Pearl Ring. Akoya pearl set in between two wonderful diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring. 14k Gold Old European Cut diamond floral Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
color: Gold Style: Art deco Amazing Art Deco Solitaire ring. Diamond set in a square table. 14 yellow
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Purple Sapphire 0.50 ctw Oval Diamond English 18K Stackable Band, Circa 2003
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A contemporary treasure made in 2003 London, this ring features timeless oval diamonds set
Category

Early 2000s English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Square 1.8 ct Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are pave set in a railroad pattern on this beautiful 14k yellow gold band.July Birthstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold

"Circovette" Three Diamond Solitaires (2.70 Carats TDW) in 18K Gold Stacker Set
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
stone is set in a hand-crafted bezel solitaire ring of 18 karat yellow gold. As a finishing tough
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.01ct Old European Cut Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Antique Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
open-work gallery beneath the setting. The stone is set on a D-shaped 18 carat yellow gold band which
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Atelier Munsteiner Magic Face Black Tourmaline Quartz One of a Kind Gold Ring
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
and satin-finished 18k yellow gold on a triangular cut and tapered band. The hand-cut gem features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Two Tone Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond Kite and Split Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
10K yellow and rhodium-plated white gold. At its heart, a 1/5 carat princess-cut diamond, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

1.00ct Emerald Cut Diamond (G/VS) Engagement Ring in 18K Gold. Valued at $21900
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
VS clarity & F/G colour Gems are mounted in 18K White Gold, which compliments them nicely 18K
Category

2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Organic Round Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring Center, 0.58 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five(6) round diamonds scattered on top of a 1.2 mm band. The Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.29ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
genuine stones set on the rings' shoulders. An elegant high polish 18 carat yellow gold band complements
Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.21 Carat Emerald Purplish Pink Sapphire 14K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This magnificent three-stones 18k & 14K Two-Tone gold ring features three gems. The center is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Yellow Gold 9.67 Carat Oval Un-Heated Ruby and Diamonds GIA
Located in San Francisco, CA
eighteen (18) brilliant round diamonds and two rows of round diamond micro-prong set on a split shank band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Karat Tourmaline 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.28 Carat White Diamond Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Diamond Design Ring. A deep Green 5 carat Tourmaline stone set in a 18 karats rose gold modern band ring
Category

2010s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Coral Ring 14 Karat Gold Red Salmon Coral Cabochon, 1924
Located in New York, NY
set in a stunning Art Deco design in 14 Karat Gold. The ring is a masterpiece of the Art Deco period
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Unheated Purple Sapphire Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
exquisite statement of rarity and elegance. Set in rich 18k yellow gold, the centerpiece boasts a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Gold Band Rings Gem Set For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate yellow gold band rings gem set for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Take a look at a yellow gold band rings gem set featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding a yellow gold band rings gem set for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Band Rings Gem Set?

On average, a yellow gold band rings gem set at 1stDibs sells for $3,240, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.